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19.8% of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2020-21 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District registered 19.8% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The MCA and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests cover math, reading and science, depending on the grade that is being tested. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.

Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 34.6% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 27.6% not meeting the expected standards.

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District roughly covers schools within Goodhue County and has a main office in Zumbrota.

Analysis from The Nation's Report Card showed math and reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.

Failure Rates in Reading During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School21.4%
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School17.5%
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High School16.4%

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